The Northern bald ibis was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians, and it can be seen in hieroglyphics from 5,000 years ago! But with all this confidence, we knew they had to be royalty.😉 . . . . . . #animalplanetupclose #animalsofinstagram #animalplanet #animaloftheday #wild #wildlife #outdoors #animals #wildanimals #conservation #nature #animallovers #instanature #wildgeography #birds #egyptians #history